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Port Arthur Alternative Center
High School · PORT ARTHUR ISD
1030 DUNBAR AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
78
Student-Teacher
4.9:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
School environment
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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Port Arthur Alternative Center
High School in Port Arthur · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Port Arthur Alternative Center
Port Arthur Alternative Center is a public high school in Port Arthur, TX, part of PORT ARTHUR ISD. Port Arthur Alternative Center serves approximately 78 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 4.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Based on limited data: 25% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 78 students, Port Arthur Alternative Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 4.9:1 students to teachers, Port Arthur Alternative Center sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78 students
- Type
- Public
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Address
- 1030 DUNBAR AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77640
- Website
- paisd.org
- Phone
- (409) 984-8650
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
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Test Scores
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How Port Arthur Alternative Center Compares
See how Port Arthur Alternative Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1030 DUNBAR AVE, Port Arthur, TX 77640
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Port Arthur Alternative Center may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES (rated 9.2/10, 0.8 miles away). Another option is BOB HOPE H S (rated 5.9/10, 4.8 miles away). Additionally, MEMORIAL H S (rated 4.9/10, 5.0 miles away). For more schools in Port Arthur, see our Port Arthur schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN MIDDLE Port Arthur | 0.1 mi | 3.5 |
| WASHINGTON EL Port Arthur | 0.4 mi | 4.6 |
| TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES Port Arthur | 0.8 mi | 6.6 |
| TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES Port Arthur | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| TEKOA ACADEMY OF ACCELERATED STUDIES Port Arthur | 0.8 mi | 9.2 |
| DEQUEEN EL Port Arthur | 2.3 mi | 3.5 |
| BOB HOPE SCHOOL Port Arthur | 3.6 mi | 7.0 |
| HOUSTON EL Port Arthur | 3.6 mi | 8.2 |
| LAKEVIEW EL Port Arthur | 3.6 mi | 4.6 |
| TYRRELL EL Port Arthur | 4.2 mi | 4.7 |
| BOB HOPE SCHOOL - EL CAMPUS Port Arthur | 4.3 mi | 8.1 |
| STAFF SERGEANT LUCIAN ADAMS EL Port Arthur | 4.6 mi | 6.2 |
| WHEATLEY SCHOOL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Port Arthur | 4.4 mi | 4.7 |
| JEFFERSON MIDDLE Port Arthur | 4.5 mi | 4.7 |
| TRAVIS EL Port Arthur | 4.5 mi | 3.5 |
| BOB HOPE H S Port Arthur | 4.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MEMORIAL H S Port Arthur | 5.0 mi | 4.9 |
| GROVES INT Groves | 5.7 mi | 5.6 |
| PORT ACRES EL Port Arthur | 5.2 mi | 6.2 |
| GROVES PRI Groves | 6.1 mi | 5.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77640 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,832
Median Home Value
$97,200
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
Population
17,480
College Educated
12.4%
Homeownership
66.9%
Avg Commute
21.2 min
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Median Age
37.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Port Arthur Alternative Center
What grades does Port Arthur Alternative Center serve?
Port Arthur Alternative Center serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Port Arthur Alternative Center?
Port Arthur Alternative Center has an enrollment of approximately 78 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Arthur Alternative Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Arthur Alternative Center is 4.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Port Arthur Alternative Center a charter school?
No, Port Arthur Alternative Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Port Arthur Alternative Center a Title I school?
No, Port Arthur Alternative Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Port Arthur Alternative Center?
62.8% of students at Port Arthur Alternative Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 78
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 62.8%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (409) 984-8650
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District
PORT ARTHUR ISD- District Enrollment
- 8,155
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,737
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